5 great reasons to buy property in Turkey

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According to The General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre of Turkey, over 7,000 British citizens have purchased property there since 2012. Why have so many intrepid Brits decided to purchase property in the furthest reaches of south west Europe? Who wouldn’t want to live where the sea is a...

Our family’s health and well-being will always be our number one priority. Therefore, the quality of and access to healthcare services should be one of the first things you research before buying a home overseas. Anyone looking to buy a home in Turkey will be pleased to hear that a...

This former fishing village on the south-western coast of Turkey has developed into a major tourist resort, attracting more than a million visitors each summer. Its dramatic transformation has seen it become one of the most ‘hip’ resorts in the country, where a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and historic architecture are...

It’s a little known fact that the word turquoise derives from the word turkey. If like most people you think the bird is a little dry and unappetising, then the cool turquoisy blue of the Turkish seaside is probably a much more attractive prospect. If you want these crystal clear...

If the crystal clear waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, golden sands and relaxed lifestyle weren’t enough to persuade you to buy your dream home under the enduring Turkish sun, then two new government incentives for overseas property buyers may just tip the balance. VAT exemption The Turkish government has...

With Turkey announcing a new residence/citizenship for investment scheme, (aka the “Golden Visa”), what are your options in different countries of the world? Most countries allow wealthy people to buy their way in if they are spending money or creating local jobs. In the USA it’s the EB-5 programme, in...

When our world gets so cold and dark we can only make life bearable with tinsel and little flashing lights, you know it’s time to move to the warmth and light. Virtually anywhere south of the 40th parallel offers winter sunshine, which could mean you're paralysed by choice. Make a...

Istanbul is one of the world’s 10 most popular places for holding a business congress, according to the latest report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The ICCA’s new rankings show that Turkey’s largest city hosted 148 international business congresses in 2015, the eighth highest number out of...